Now that she lives with her brother, everything seemed calm. She had the right place for her magic practices, and thanks to the teachers Omar hired, she is learning a lot about that world. Unfortunately, that was interrupted when Lauren informed her that Princess Frida and the young Duke Alvin were in the tea room, waiting for her. It seems that Frida doesn't learn; even Omar had told her not to enter his palace because if something happened to her, Valentina would be the first to be accused. But surely, they already know that Omar has gone on an exploration, and that's why Frida went to see her, taking advantage of Alvin being at the palace.
Valentina entered the room, observing that pair of brats calmly drinking tea. Frida was a pretty girl, with brown hair and blue eyes, worthy of being a protagonist, just like Alvin, a boy with blond hair and green eyes, a true nobleman.
Valentina curtsied in their presence, greeting them nonchalantly, and took a seat.
"I heard about the maid's accident. I'm sorry you had to witness something so horrible."
"That poor woman, what happened was unfortunate; she was a kind and helpful woman," Frida expressed sadly.
"I believe the princess was not informed, but that maid assaulted me, which is why the accident happened," Valentina replied.
"I-I didn't know..." Frida bowed her head sadly.
"Your Highness, you must not speak to your sister like that; she was not aware."
"How strange, she was present when the Queen punished me for no reason. That's why that maid felt she had the right to attack me, or she is too foolish to remember, or she is just playing ignorant," Valentina replied with a malicious look.
"Your Highness, it is disrespectful to speak to your sister like that; she has only come because she is worried about you," Alvin said, hitting the table, looking annoyed.
"Then she shouldn't come; no one is forcing her to. Besides, she knows she is forbidden to enter this palace and yet she has come, taking advantage of His Royal Highness's absence."
Hearing this, Frida was startled, as Valentina was telling the truth. Her brother had forbidden her from entering the palace.
"I don't understand why they forbid Her Highness Frida from coming to this palace. She is only worried about you," replied Alvin.
There is no doubt that they are two peas in a pod, a couple of fools who justify each other.
"It's interesting how my fiance protects my sister with everything and not me, how curious. If anyone saw them, they would swear that my sister is the fiancee," Valentina replied calmly.
Both fell silent, because although she is only 14 years old, they know that their friendship can be misinterpreted by society.
"I'm just saying what is fair; the Crown Prince is the brother of both of you; there should be no preference."
"Tell that to the King and Queen and yourself, because from what I see, their favorite is my sister. Maybe you should change your fiancee," she said with a mocking smile.
Again, Alvin didn't know what to say, and Frida just looked down, not knowing what to answer. If she gave too many excuses, she would look even more guilty. She doesn't understand at what point Valentina started to behave this way; before, she would just lower her head and let everyone scold her. Valentina stood up and curtsied.
"I wish you happiness. And Princess Frida, my brother will know about your visit."
Valentina hurried out of the room, and as she walked down the halls, she only showed an expression of annoyance. It was tedious to have to deal with that pair; she only hopes that they will soon get engaged and get away from her, that way, she can continue with her life in peace.
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That same night, Frida let the Queen know how Valentina treated her and Alvin when they went to visit her.
"The young Duke was worried about her and took me to see her, but she was very rude to him. Mother, Valentina is strange; she wasn't like that."
"Certainly, she wasn't, but don't worry, dear; I will see to it that she is disciplined in the right way," replied the Queen.
She cannot allow Valentina to ruin the engagement with the Cremonds; they have a lot of influence, and Valentina is perfect to marry Alvin since she is submissive and obedient. Besides, Frida deserves more. She is destined to marry a man of equal or even higher status, like the Crown Prince of an empire, and she has one in mind, to which the kingdom belongs. She wants her daughter to be able to marry the youngest son of the Emperors of Trois Blanc, since there have been rumors that he could inherit the throne, as the older sister has shown no desire to do so. The Queen has sent an invitation this year, for Frida's birthday; she will soon be 15 years old and will be presented to society.
"And I hope you will be more aware that you cannot walk alone with the young Duke."
"But mother, he is my friend; ever since I arrived at the palace, he has been the one who has been kind to me."
"I don't want any malicious rumors about you and that young man, or you won't be able to find a fiance worthy of you."
Frida fell silent and looked down; what her mother said did not please her at all, because the one she likes is Alvin. He has been kind to her, protecting her from the bad intentions of other girls; she even thinks that Valentina doesn't deserve him.
Valentina was on the roof of her brother's palace. It was night, the night breeze was pleasant, and no one bothered her while she practiced a couple of combat moves. Although she knows the movements, that body is still weak; she needs to strengthen it. At least for the moment, she already knows some magic spells, although the most surprising thing for her teachers and Omar was that the magic she wields is strange, as it is dark magic, and although it is not associated with anything evil, it is strange that someone can use it.
Valentina concentrated, creating a kind of dark energy in her hand, she stretched her hands, managing to form a kind of bow with the energy and pretended as if she was going to shoot an arrow, creating one with the same dark energy, when Valentina pretended to release the arrow, it shot out towards the garden of the main palace and could be seen as a small explosion. At this, the guards mobilized, the lights of the palace came on, the uproar could be heard, with the guards beginning to search for where that attack came from. Valentina smiled; that power is interesting. If she manages to manipulate it well, she will be able to do great wonders.
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And so, finally, the day of Frida's party arrived to be presented to society as the beloved princess of her parents. When announced, she entered on the arm of the King, because she wanted Alvin to be her escort, but for obvious reasons, the Queen refused, and Omar did not want to accompany her, as he had to leave the kingdom. Of course, the Queen demanded that he leave that mission and stay, it was an important date for Frida, his sister, but Omar was not going to leave aside his duty for the whim of a spoiled girl. Valentina was at the party, as she had her presentation when she turned 14, a few months before Frida arrived at the palace.
Alvin approached Valentina since it was time for the dance to begin, and he wanted to tell her that Frida had asked him to be her first dance. Valentina just nodded disinterestedly and walked away from him, causing confusion in the boy. But since it was not the time to argue, he went in search of Frida, although the Queen forbade her to dance because she was waiting for someone special who would be Frida's escort in her first dance. And so the night wore on, that someone did not arrive, and the attendees waited anxiously for the princess to have her first dance.
"Your Majesty, if there was no answer, maybe he won't come," her maid mentioned to her.
The Queen was upset, so she had no choice but to announce that Frida's escort could not make it due to a complication, so Alvin Cremond would be the one to dance with Frida as a special favor to his fiancee's sister. And so, the dance began. Valentina knew that this moment would be the beginning of the romance between that pair of fools.
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